Whether you’re an emerging or experienced leader, this session will empower you to silence self-doubt and own your leadership journey.

Imposter syndrome can undermine even the most capable leaders, leading to self-doubt, hesitation, and fear of being "found out." In this interactive workshop, we will explore the root causes of imposter syndrome in leadership, identify strategies to reframe limiting beliefs, and develop practical tools to lead with confidence. Through guided reflection, and actionable techniques, participants will gain the self-awareness and resilience needed to step into their leadership roles with authenticity and assurance.

LaTisha Harris-Akines, is a dedicated advocate for social justice, leadership development, and community empowerment. She embraced service early on, earning a Bachelor's in Social Work from California State University, Fresno, and a Master’s in Strategic and Organizational Leadership from Fresno Pacific University.

Her career spans nonprofit leadership, labor organizing, and environmental justice. She has fought for fair wages, led pollution reduction efforts in vulnerable communities, and supported grassroots movements. Recognizing structural barriers faced by minority-owned businesses, she founded Divinely Created Administrative Consulting to provide technical support to small businesses, nonprofits, and churches.

This talk will explore how a new class of medications, known as GLP-1 agonists, is helping people achieve weight loss and manage type 2 diabetes. These treatments are changing the way healthcare providers approach obesity and diabetes care.

Varsha Babu, MD, is an Inspire Health endocrinologist, associate professor for UCSF and Director for the Division of Endocrinology at UCSF Fresno. Dr. Babu is board certified in endocrinology and internal medicine and Medical Director of Inspire Health Endocrinology.

She completed an internal medicine residency through Yale University at Bridgeport Hospital and subsequently finished her fellowship in endocrinology at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center through UCLA.

Dr. Babu’s area of expertise is endocrinology, with a special interest in thyroid cancer, pituitary, and adrenal disorders, PCOS and women’s health, and insulin pump management.

She is currently faculty at the UCSF School of Medicine and teaching trainees through UCSF Fresno. Dr. Babu was previously a clinical assistant professor of medicine at the University of North Dakota, and faculty at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, North Dakota.

Dr. Babu has earned many awards including the Perter Bartelloni Award and ER ‘Best Resident’ award at Bridgeport Hospital, and the first prize in poster competitions at 23rd Annual Science Symposium in Bridgeport Connecticut.

Her hobbies include music and Indian classical dance. She is fluent in English and Malayalam.

Discover the powerful strategies to plant financial seeds today that will grow into lasting wealth for generations. In this transformative session, you'll learn practical, actionable methods to build assets that continue producing value long after you've planted them.

Whether you're starting with limited resources or looking to maximize existing assets, you'll gain valuable insights on:
* Creating multiple streams of income that continue to flow for your children and grandchildren
* Smart investment vehicles and wealth-building accounts
* Modeling financial wellness to ensure your legacy continues to grow
* Breaking the cycle of financial limitation and creating new money stories
* Practical steps to start building your family's financial dynasty today

Leave with a roadmap to transform your family's financial future and create a legacy that spans generations. This isn't just about growing money—it's about growing opportunity, security, and possibility for those who matter most to you.

Jené D’Ambrosio is a Fresno native, wife, mother, and grandmother. She is President and co-owner of D’Ambrosio Trading Inc., a textile recycling company. Jené is a Director on the board for The Fresno Women’s Chamber of Commerce and actively holds the chair position for networking mixers, on the panel for Women In Business Awards, panel for the networking luncheon mixer, and panel for bylaws. Jené also holds the position as a Chair for The Red Cross Central California Chapter while chairing Philanthropy. She chairs the position for Collection Bin Code of Conduct for the International group S.M.A.R.T., and an advisor for S.M.A.R.T.'s government affairs committee for legislation bill CA SB-707. She's a Director on the board of Golden Charter Academy, Advisor for City of Fresno's Beautify Fresno, an Advisor for Fresno High School's Warrior Rack Booster Program, Booster for the cheer program at Justin Garza High School, Booster for Fresno State Athletics, and sorority Mom. She has been featured in The Business Journal twice for an executive profile and frequents local news stories on textile recycling and sustainability. In 2023 Jené received Top Ten Women of the year award from Marjaree Mason Center, Visionary for Leukemia and Lymphoma Society in 2024, Top Philanthropist from the Association of Fundraising Professionals, the Tillie Tuschhoff Excellence Award from the Fresno County Women's Chamber, Chapter Board Team Award from the Red Cross Central Valley, Fundraiser Award from the Red Cross Central Valley, and most recently the Golden Heart Award from Golden Charter Academy. She is an active member in the community looking to continuously support local organizations with a passion for sustainability and philanthropy.

What began as a way to navigate grief has blossomed into a deeply meaningful career for Vicki DeFrancesco, founder of DeFrancesco’s Kitchen. After the sudden loss of her husband, Mario, in 2020, Vicki found healing in the kitchen, using her love for cooking to reconnect with family traditions and find purpose in a new chapter of life.

What started as a small boutique cooking school in Firebaugh quickly outgrew its walls. Today, Vicki travels across the Central Valley — and even beyond — bringing her culinary experiences into private homes, creating intimate and memorable events for everyone from corporate groups to bridal showers.

In her breakout session, Vicki will share how food became both her refuge and her platform — a way to honor legacy, find joy again, and help others do the same. From homemade pasta and family recipes to kitchen confidence and culinary tools, she’ll offer insight into how cooking can become a source of connection, creativity, and healing.

Her story is a reminder that even in seasons of loss, new purpose can be found — and it may just start with a handful of flour and a kitchen full of heart.

Join the Sissy Elves for all things Christmas! We’ll be sharing all our secrets for a well decorated tree. From ribbon to ornaments, and setting up all the Christmas Magic!

Sophie and Nina are the Central Valley’s OG sisters taking Fresno and Clovis by storm. Not only in their every day lives, but especially at Christmas time! Their knack for decorating and styling comes from their mom, Stella, as they watched her bring Christmas to life in their own home growing up! Their memories of holidays have inspired them to help others enjoy the magic of Christmas! Both sisters are alumni from Clovis West and FSU! If you are from Fresno you know those Crazy Greek Dictos Girls-yes their dad is our very own County Assessor!

Motherhood is beautiful—and brutally hard. Especially when big feelings, boundary battles, and screen time overload collide.

Therapist and fellow mom Annie Domingos returns to the Central California Women’s Conference with fresh insight and a layered approach to one of the biggest challenges we face: raising emotionally resilient kids while staying steady ourselves.

You’ll learn her CBR framework—Connection, Boundaries, and Repair—and her practical CALM method to help moms shift out of overwhelm and into grounded, confident parenting.

We’ll also look at the latest research on screen time and mental health, and explore why one of the greatest gifts we can give our kids is the chance to struggle a little—so they can grow a lot.

Come ready to feel seen, supported, and equipped—with real tools, science-backed insight, and just the right dose of humor and hope.

Danay Ferguson is the unstoppable force behind Reading Heart, a nonprofit that makes reading fun by giving out free books to kids everywhere. She started the organization in 2015 when she was just eight years old, after realizing some kids didn’t have books of their own. Since then, Reading Heart has taken off, donating over 800,000 books to children all across California!

Today, Danay leads one of the biggest youth-led nonprofits in California with help from a super squad of 13 amazing kids who help make big decisions. Her passion has inspired other kids to start their own organizations too, and she’s not done yet.

Danay has been recognized by leaders from all over the country and featured on CNN, NBC, ABC, and People Magazine, but what really matters to her is helping other kids fall in love with reading.

Reading Heart is now celebrating its 10th year of the Education Matters Book Tour, where Danay and the Reading Heart team crash elementary schools like a reading-powered party! They bring music, energy, and fun as they talk about how awesome books are, then challenge kids to read and share their books with others. So far, the tour has reached more than 300,000 kids, and it’s still going strong.

Even with all this, Danay still managed to stay on the honor roll, play sports, and enjoy being a kid. Now she’s in college, majoring in child psychology, so she can keep finding new ways to help kids grow, dream, and succeed.

Her mission is simple but powerful: Make reading exciting. Make it equal. And make sure every kid knows they have the power to change the world, one book at a time.

Join Dr. Freeman, a Gynecologic Oncologist with Community Health Partners, for a powerful and empowering session at this year’s Women’s Conference: “Below the Belt: What Every Woman Should Know (But Rarely Talks About).

”From Pap smears and HPV to what happens if results come back abnormal—and how robotic-assisted tools like the Da Vinci system make treatment easier than ever—this session breaks down everything you should know about cervical cancer prevention and care

Alexandra “Jana” Freeman, M.D., is board-certified in gynecology oncology.

Dr. Freeman attended Yale University, graduating with academic distinction to earn her Bachelor of Arts in the History of Science and History of Medicine. During her undergraduate degree, Dr. Freeman also served as the captain of the Yale University volleyball team, helping to lead her team to the first Ivy League Championship since 1978 and the first NCAA tournament victory in Ivy League volleyball history.

After earning her bachelor’s degree, Dr. Freeman attended a post-baccalaureate pre-medical school program at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland. To obtain her Doctor of Medicine, Dr. Freeman attended the George Washington University School of Medicine, where she was elected to be the class of 2013’s graduation speaker. Dr. Freeman then completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Kaiser Permanente San Francisco. With a passion for caring for women with gynecologic cancer, Dr. Freeman pursued sub specialization training in Gynecologic Oncology with a fellowship program at the University of California, San Francisco. Here she was trained in complex surgeries, including minimally invasive and robotic surgery, tumor debulking procedures, as well as chemotherapy and immunotherapy for gynecologic cancer.

Dr. Freeman is incredibly active in the academic community. She has authored and co-authored numerous peer-reviewed articles, co-authored a book chapter, and been a peer reviewer of three different scientific publications. In addition to her academic endeavors, Dr. Freeman has conducted multiple research studies. Her research interests include access to cancer screening, hereditary cancer syndromes, and improving surgical outcomes for patients.

If you were to ask Dr. Freeman why she became a gynecologic oncologist, she would say she is grateful for the honor to care for women of all ages to help them navigate new cancer diagnoses, surgery, and cancer survivorship. When Dr. Freeman isn’t in the office providing the highest-quality care for patients, you can find her hiking and backpacking to alpine lakes, playing classical piano, and spending quality time with her husband.

Dr. Freeman is fluent in Spanish.

This session demystifies AI and shows attendees how it can act as their personal assistant, creative partner, and productivity booster — freeing up time and energy for what really matters.

I’ll share inspiring, real-world examples — including how women like them are already using tools like ChatGPT — to reclaim hours of their week, improve focus, and even generate more revenue, all without being “techy.”

Attendees will walk away with:
• A clear understanding of what AI (and ChatGPT in particular) can — and can’t — do for them.
• Specific, actionable examples they can implement immediately.
• Confidence to use these tools to make their lives easier — no jargon, no overwhelm.
The talk is designed to be approachable, inspiring, and actionable, and includes a live demonstration of ChatGPT, audience Q&A, and relatable stories tied to the conference’s theme of being “suited for your journey.”
More About Lindsay Gonzales:
I’m an AI & automation consultant, educator, and content creator who helps professionals and businesses save time, reduce stress, and unlock opportunities using AI-powered tools — all in plain English, with no code or tech overwhelm.

Over the past few years, I’ve built 100+ AI automations, adding over $278K in revenue and saving clients 1,000+ hours of busywork. My clients include solopreneurs, home service teams, real estate marketing startups, and even a family farm. I’ve also built my own multi–six-figure business using these same strategies and earned a certification in AI Consulting to better serve my clients.

I was a featured speaker at the AI Insights Summit (April 2025), where I presented “AI-Powered Automations: How Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs Can Work Smarter, Not Harder.”

Some examples of my work include:
• AI-powered SMS & email agents that reduced sales cycles from 17 to 11 days and increased close rates by 7–10%.

• An AI voice agent that saves one business $15K/year.
• Re-engagement workflows that increased customer lifetime value by 15%.
• Automated onboarding that replaced a full-time hire, saving ~$60K/year.
• Data dashboards that improved lead-to-conversion rates from 24% to 82%.
With a background as a STEM educator, I’ve seen firsthand the power of making complex topics approachable and inspiring — helping people not only understand but feel empowered to take action.

As a Fiduciary Strategist, Tammi is responsible for providing trust advisory and estate service to individuals and families at all stages in life. Tammi recommends fiduciary strategies and helps manage the complexities of wealth preservation and distribution.

Tammi began her career in the banking and financial services industry in 2007. Prior to joining U.S. Bank Private Wealth Management, Tammi worked as a Senior Fiduciary Advisory Specialist at Wells Fargo Private Bank. Her professional background includes educating clients on issues such as family dynamics, wealth transfer strategies and estate planning.
Tammi is an active member of her community. She is a member and past President of the Sacramento Estate Planning Council and serves as a board member for the Sutter Roseville Medical Foundations Gift Planning Committee.

Tammi resides in Roseville, California. When she is not at work, she enjoys traveling, playing tennis and spending time with her two children.

Let's talk about how to manage your email (instead of it managing you!) We'll go over some different ways of thinking about our inboxes as we create a system that helps you put your email in its proper place. And we'll toss in some compassion and flexibility en route to a beautiful plan.

The Confidence Closet: How Personal Style Empowers Every Season of Womanhood
with Brooke Merlo Valenzuela, Founder of The Wardrobe Department

Your closet should be a source of confidence, not stress. In this empowering session, personal stylist and founder of The Wardrobe Department, Brooke Merlo Valenzuela, shares how personal style can become a powerful tool for self-confidence—no matter your age, size, or stage of life.

Brooke will guide attendees through the art of honing in on a signature style, embracing color in a way that complements and elevates, and creating a wardrobe that feels both effortless and empowering. Whether you’re a busy mom, career woman, or navigating a new chapter, she’ll offer practical tips to simplify getting dressed while feeling your absolute best.

With a heart for helping women feel seen, celebrated, and stylish, Brooke’s approach is rooted in authenticity—not trends. Expect real talk, tangible takeaways, and plenty of encouragement to dress in a way that reflects who you are and how you want to feel.

If you’ve ever stood in front of your closet feeling overwhelmed or uninspired, this is the session for you.

Key Topics Covered:
Understanding the Basics of Social Security:
•Learn how Social Security works and the different types of benefits available.
•Get acquainted with the fundamental principles and the importance of Social Security in retirement planning.

Filing Ages:•Discover the impact of filing ages on your benefits.
•Compare the benefits of claiming at age 62, full retirement age, and age 70.
•Analyze strategies to maximize your Social Security income based on your individual circumstances.

Common Misunderstandings About Benefits Among Women:
•Address the unique challenges and common misconceptions women face regarding Social Security.
•Understand how career breaks, part-time work, and longevity can affect benefits.
•Learn strategies to maximize benefits, especially for women who have spent years out of the workforce or earning lower wages.

Spousal Benefits:
•Gain insights into how spousal benefits work and how to qualify for them.
•Learn how to optimize benefits for couples to ensure the highest possible lifetime income.

Ex-Spousal Benefits:
•Explore the rules and eligibility criteria for claiming benefits based on an ex-spouse’s work record.
•Understand the implications of remarriage on ex-spousal benefits.

Widow Benefits:
•Learn about survivor benefits and how they can provide financial security after the loss of a spouse.
•Understand the rules for claiming widow or widower

Graciela Moreno is an Emmy Award-winning journalist at ABC30.

In 1997, she was the first journalist in the Central Valley to crossover from a Spanish-language television station to anchor the news in the market's number one English-language television station, ABC30. She currently anchors Action News Midday, Live at Four and Live at Five.

Moreno was 19 years old, a sophomore in college, when she landed her first job in television as a producer at Univision's Sacramento affiliate. While working full-time, she continued her studies at night and graduated from California State University, Stanislaus, with a degree in Communications. Months later, she became the main evening anchor at KFTV Univision in Fresno.

During her more than 25-year career at ABC30, she has covered major stories throughout the central valley and beyond. Some of her most memorable assignments include covering Pope John Paul II's visit to Mexico City for the Canonization of Saint Juan Diego, reporting from the Arizona desert on the plight of undocumented immigrants crossing the US-Mexico border, and visiting a maximum security facility in northern California where juvenile delinquents volunteered to knit clothes for premature babies.

For ten years, Moreno was also the host of Latino Life, a half-hour weekly program that focused on the issues and people making an impact in the Central Valley's Latino community.

Moreno was the first person in her family to attend college and is a big supporter of education; she mentors young Valley professionals and is a frequent speaker at Valley schools and adult programs where she encourages students of all ages to set goals and pursue their academic dreams.

In 2023, Moreno was honored by the state's Latino Caucus with the Latino Spirit Award for her Achievements in Journalism.

Moreno is a volunteer with the Fresno chapter of the Alzheimer's Association and a member of its first Latino Council, and in 2019 was appointed by Governor Gavin Newsom in 2019 to the state's Alzheimer's Task Force, led by former First Lady of California Maria Shriver.

In 2022, she received the Trailblazers for Prosperity Award by the Southeast Fresno Community Economic Development Association.
Moreno has also served on the board of the Fresno-Madera Chapter of the American Red Cross.

Join Rhonda for an in-depth session focused on the importance of maintaining strength, flexibility, and balance as we age. Throughout the presentation, she will share valuable insights and practical fitness strategies designed to help you stay active, resilient, and healthy during the aging process. Rhonda will guide you through simple yet effective daily exercises that can improve your overall physical health, prevent common age-related issues, and promote a more active lifestyle. Learn how to build strength, improve flexibility, and enhance your balance, allowing you to age gracefully and with greater confidence. This session will empower you to take control of your health and well-being, no matter your age.

RhoFit Personal Training
686 E Bullard St 102
Fresno, Ca. 93710
559-431-3600

With social media overflowing with wellness hacks, diet advice, and trending supplements, how do women separate science from noise? In this empowering session, Dr. Pineda will explore what's backed by evidence (and what's not), and dives into how exercise, supplements, and lifestyle choices affect women’s health.

Reimarie Pineda grew up and completed her medical education in the Philippines. She later moved to Fresno, where she completed her internal medicine residency training. She worked as an emergency department physician at a local hospital and served as an assistant professor in a medical education training program for six years before joining Kaiser Permanente Fresno. Reimarie Pineda is also board certified in Internal Medicine, Obesity Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine.

Her experience in the emergency department provided her with the opportunity to care for acutely and critically ill patients. She is passionate about helping optimize her patients' health and well-being and believes that Kaiser Permanente offers the ideal environment to achieve this goal.

Born in Vientiane, Laos, Diane Phakonekham immigrated to the United States as a young girl with her family, seeking refuge from the aftermath of the Vietnam War. Today, she is a devoted wife of over 25 years and a proud mother to three adult children: her daughter, Erynn-Nicole, 25, and twin sons, Kyle and Kobe, 22—both of whom are on the Autism spectrum.

Diane currently serves as the President & CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central California (BBBSCC), a position she has held for more than 14 years. In this role, she oversees mentoring programs across Madera, Fresno, Tulare, and Kings Counties. With over 30 years of leadership experience in both public and private sectors, she brings a wealth of expertise, vision, and compassion to her work. She is also the Co-Owner of Lake View Escapes LLC, a business venture that reflects her entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to family and community development.

A proud alumna of California State University, Fresno, Diane holds a Bachelor of Science in Child Development and a Master of Science in Rehabilitation Counseling, with minors in
Psychology and Criminology.

Her impact has been widely recognized through numerous honors, including:
 2024–25 Top Dog Alumni Honoree – California State University, Fresno
 2024 Woman of the Year – California’s 31st Assembly District
 "40 Under 40" Honoree – Business Street (Class of 2019)
 Pacific Asian American Heritage Month Honoree – ABC Action News 30 (2018)
 Top Ten Professional Businesswomen of the Year – Marjaree Mason Center (2017)
 Congressional Recognition Award – Congressman Jim Costa (2017)

Under Diane’s visionary leadership, BBBSCC has become a nationally recognized affiliate among the 400 Big Brothers Big Sisters chapters worldwide—earning distinction for exceeding
national benchmarks for seven consecutive years. She has also spearheaded the dramatic growth of the agency’s site-based High School Bigs Program, expanding from one school district to twenty and setting a national model for success.

Deeply committed to youth empowerment, Diane believes: "Giving a child hope and helping them see their full potential is the greatest achievement we can strive for."

As California Regional Director of Strategic Wealth Planning and Advice, Kate leads a team responsible for providing analysis and advanced wealth planning strategies to help high net worth clients work toward their goals. In addition, her team provides comprehensive planning services to individuals and families at all stages of life and helps manages the complexities of wealth preservation and distribution.

Prior to joining U.S. Bank Private Wealth Management in 2015, Kate worked as an estate planning attorney. Her professional background includes designing and implementing wealth transfer strategies, including multi-generational estate plans, philanthropic plans involving foundations, charitable trusts and donor advised funds; assisting clients with planning related to education and retirement funding; and planning regarding California and Federal taxation.

Kate is an active member of her community. She serves as a member of the Board of Directors for Girls Inc. of Orange County, as well as Public Counsel in Los Angeles.
Kate resides in Costa Mesa, California with her husband. When she is not at work, she enjoys running, college sports and writing.

Yvonne R. Sanchez, C(k)P®, CFP®, CPFA®, CRPC™, CRPS™, has a Bachelor's
degree in business management from Fresno Pacific University and is a Certified
Financial Planner™, a designation awarded by the Certified Financial Planner
Board of Standards, Inc.

Explore key factors to think about when transitioning into retirement and generating the income you need to support your lifestyle. Identify reasons why you need to take time to establish detailed income goals and set life priorities that can be aligned with appropriate income sources.

65 million US households own pet dogs. They are family! Yet many pet guardians struggle with common behaviors such as barking at visitors, and things during walks. Many dogs won't come when called and many can be aggressive toward strangers and other dogs. Emily Scott is the Central Valley's top Certified Dog Behavior Consultant with 35 years of professional dog training expertise. This presentation will discuss the ethology of dogs and why dogs do things that pet guardians don't like. She will provide simple yet effective strategies to help you and your pet dog thrive in your home and in the human world!

Ready to cut through the beauty noise and get real about your skin? Join Dr. Rohini Shantharam—Fresno’s trusted, board-certified dermatologist with a passion for helping women feel confident and radiant at every age—for a refreshing, no-nonsense guide to navigating today’s ever-changing skincare world.

In this informative session, Dr. Shantharam will demystify the most talked-about cosmetic treatments, from Botox to lasers, and share exactly what you need to know to make smart, confident decisions for your skin. Thinking about laser treatments? Wondering when to start (or pause) anti-aging procedures? Curious how to maintain healthy, glowing skin for the long haul—without chasing every trend you see online?

Dr. Shantharam’s evidence-based, personalized approach is all about enhancing your natural beauty—not masking it. She’ll help you understand what your unique skin needs (and what it doesn’t) while offering practical takeaways you can start using right away.

Whether you’re a skincare minimalist who loves simplicity or a beauty enthusiast eager to explore the latest trends, this session gives you the perfect opportunity to ask questions, gain deeper clarity, and walk away with a personalized roadmap for achieving radiant, age-defying skin, designed to fit your unique needs and lifestyle.

Join Dr. Tina Sogocio, an experienced OB/GYN and menopause specialist, for an insightful and empowering discussion on the physical, emotional, and hormonal changes women experience during perimenopause and menopause. In this session, Dr. Sogocio will break down the myths and misconceptions surrounding these natural life transitions and provide clear, practical guidance on how to manage symptoms and maintain overall wellness.

Topics will include:
- Understanding the stages of perimenopause and menopause
- Common symptoms and effective management strategies
- The role of lifestyle, nutrition, and mental health in midlife wellness
- Navigating hormone therapy and other medical options
- Tips for embracing this transition with confidence and strength

Whether you’re just beginning to experience changes or are well into your journey, this session offers valuable insights and actionable advice to help you thrive. Dr. Sogocio’s approachable and compassionate style creates a welcoming space for all women to feel informed, empowered, and supported.

Don't miss this opportunity to take charge of your midlife health and embrace this stage of life with vitality and resilience!

Join us for an empowering session designed especially for women who juggle multiple caregiving roles—from raising children to caring for aging parents. In "Embracing Grace," we explore practical strategies and inspiring insights on how to nurture self-compassion, balance dual roles, and give ourselves the kindness we so readily extend to others.

During this interactive session, you'll learn:

Mindfulness Techniques: Simple practices to stay centered and reduce stress amid the demands of caregiving.

Real-Life Stories: Hear relatable experiences from fellow caregivers that highlight the transformative power of self-compassion.

Practical Strategies: Discover actionable tips for managing expectations and embracing imperfection while balancing family, work, and personal well-being.

Building Community: Connect with like-minded women, share your journey, and build a supportive network that fosters resilience and self-acceptance.

Step into a space where you can pause, reflect, and learn how prioritizing your well-being not only benefits you but also enriches the care you provide. Embrace the grace you deserve—join us and start your journey toward compassionate caregiving today!

As City Manager, Georgeanne serves as the Chief Administrative Officer of the City and oversees the City’s day-to-day operations. She is responsible for implementing Mayor Dyer’s One Fresno vision and enacting the public policy priorities adopted by the Mayor and City Council. She exercises control over all departments within the City, with the exception of the City
Attorney, City Clerk, and City Council. A City Hall veteran with experience in both the mayoral and council arms of government, Georgeanne has a deep understanding of what it takes to work with over 4,500 City staff and community members to ensure City government works for the people.

Georgeanne’s City of Fresno executive leadership experience stretches back over two decades. She has served as a Council Chief of Staff, Assistant Department Director, and Chief of Staff for former Mayors Alan Autry and Ashley Swearengin. Before returning to City Hall as an Assistant City Manager in 2021, Georgeanne was the principal of a specialty consulting firm with expertise in organizational management and administration, project management, government affairs, and public policy.

Georgeanne has a bachelor’s degree in business administration, with a concentration in business law, from California State University, Fresno. Georgeanne was named both a City of Fresno Woman of the Year and a Marjaree Mason Center Top 10 Professional Women Honoree in 2022. She is married, has two children, and enjoys reading and binge-watching
Netflix.